Kissable Lips

On Sundays basically I'm all lazy and not really exited to leave home, so it's the opportunity to take care of myself and call it a day. Here a really easy way to have super-soft lips in 10 minutes. Make it a date night.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp white sugar
• 1 Tsp raw cacao powder
• 1 Tbsp raw honey

Mix ingredients, then apply a thin layer on the lips and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrub away for kissable lips.

Love,

Cemre

September Sexy Butt Challenge

If everyone ready I invite you to start this 30 days squat challenge with me so we can have sexier butts before my birthday :) Take before and after pictures to see the results! You can send me them as always, waiting for your feedbacks. I print it to see everyday. This way I don't have any chance to skip.

xoxo

Cemre

New Face Mask - totally amazing!!!

I found this amazing mask in a shop called "Gratis" in Istanbul. Oh god! Its amazing. Its a chocolate-orange mask that warm by itself. Whats that mean? I got so amazed, its crazy. Its normal degree in box and I put on my hand it started to get warm when I put on my face it was hot! Whaat?! I don't know if I'm the only one that got this amazed but I really love it! I hope you can find it somewhere and give it a try.  Brand is "Montagne Jeunesse". Google it and find it in your country!!!

Also I have after picture of my face, its just a selfie with my poor iphone so its not a good picture but I hope you understand why I love it. 

xoxo

Cemre

My First Picnic Date

Yesterday with  Dominic we went one of the Prince Island that called "Heybeli Ada". Prince island are a chain of nine islands off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara. The panorama was amazing , the weather was perfect and we had great time. We walked for long time and then have picnic with the food i prepared. Then we walked all the way to top and omg, that panorama... 

Picnic Menu
Sandwiches: 
First one, cheddar cheese, salami and cucumber.
Second one, nutella and peanut butter.
Salad:
Carrot salad with dressing. As dressing I just used lemon juice, olive oil and salt.
Dessert:
Apple and peanut butter.
2 snickers.
Also we had a huge packet of peanuts :)

We forgot to take a blanket so we bought one, thats a important part of picnics... We had my laptop and listen music from that, also I bring cards, and one another game... But I love picnics now. It was so fun and after this crowded city life it feels so good to be in an island. It make me miss Wayne, NE. I was there for my exchange year. Population was 5600 and I was not happy about it last year. This year I'm back at home. Istanbul have 14 million of population and I really wanna go back sometimes for a weekend... At the end I'm def a city person tho.

Go Big Red! My fave Huskers tshirt from Victoria's Secret.

Ciao belle.

Week Beauty Starter

Hello cuties! As you know I love face mask, especially diy ones because they're super easy and also I know whats in my mask... To begin the week give yourself a little break and try it out this mask.  

!!! With ANY scrubs or masks, test it in a small area first to make sure you are not sensitive to it. If your skin turns red, rinse the area with soap and warm water !!!

Moisturizing Avocado Face Mask

Ingredients
1 Avocado
1 Egg White (room temperature)
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
Direction
Mix the ingredients together well. You can use the whisk to whip it if you don’t want clumps. Scoop one tablespoon at a time and apply evenly on clean face, avoiding the eyes.


For more check my other mask posts. Don't forget to leave comments. Stay beautiful xoxo.

Goodmorning

Don't forget to do daily exercises.

Drink 2 lt (8 glass) of water daily.

Don't lose your motivation.

Love your body.

Eat a lot of fruits and veggies.

Give yourself a little break now and then.

But you're not a dog, don't give yourself food for your success.

You can send your pictures to me if you want me to share :)

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Hello cutiepies,

I have easy, delicious and also healthy recipes for breakfast. To be healthy is not that hard and to look good is possible with eating good. Eating breakfast is really important and one key to lose weight, or keep your weight, to be healthy. There are lots of benefits of having a (healthy) breakfast:

1. Eat breakfast to lose weight
2. Helps lower the bad cholesterol
3. Allow you to properly portion your meals
4. Keeps you from over eating all day
5. Metabolism booth
6. Breakfast help reduce morning crankiness
7. Sharper focus
8. Energy boost to start a day

Smoothies

Strawberry-Yogurt Smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 quart (4 cups) ripe strawberries
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 thin orange slices (optional)

Directions:

• Hull all but 4 of the strawberries. Add the hulled strawberries to a food processor or blender. Add the yogurt, orange juice, and sugar. Process on the highest speed until a well-blended puree forms, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container once or twice. Taste the mixture and sweeten with more sugar, if you wish.

• Pour into tall glasses. Slit the 4 whole strawberries and the orange slices halfway through to the centers. Attach 1 strawberry and 1 orange slice, if using, to the rim of each glass before serving.

Berry-Flaxseed Smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened frozen mixed berries or blueberries
• 1 small banana, sliced

Directions:

• Place the flaxseeds in dry blender, cover, and blend until ground into a fine powder. Add the orange juice, yogurt, mixed berries (or blueberries), and banana. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy.

Mango Smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 8 pieces frozen mango
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Directions:

• Place 8 pieces frozen mango (about ¾ cup) and ½ cup So Delicious coconut milk into a blender.
• Blend until smooth. Then add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and pulse just a few times to combine.

Breakfast Donut

Get a plain donut that 280 calories. You can eat nuts or peanut butter with it and a low fat chocolate milk. It’ll be a good protein breakfast and keep you full for a good amount of time.

Morning Pizza

2 slice of crusty bread with low fat cheese and tomatoes on it you can add little bit of olive oil if you want.

Energy Bars

This is another option. Energy bars contains proteins and fibers. You can drink low fat milk with it.

Cereal or Oatmeal

You can put these into a to-go container and save from time too. Use low fat milk or yogurt, add some nuts and fresh berries.

Strawberry Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 lb strawberries
• 2 cups low fat vanilla yogurt
• 6 tbsps muesli cereal

Directions:

• Cut 1 lb strawberries into quarters and divide half among 4 glasses.
• Divide 1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt and 3 Tbsp muesli cereal evenly among glasses.
• Repeat with remaining berries and additional 1 cup yogurt and 3 Tbsp muesli. Top with sliced berries.

Enjoy your meal :)

HEALTHIEST FOODS -and also yummy

Diet is really important for our skin, our body, our mind so basically for health and beauty. They say health is 70% how you eat and 30% exercising. Unfortunately, there are so heavenly amazing foods that we cannot say no as brownies, fries etc... Good thing is there are a lot of healthy and delicious food too. Ima give you some of these really good foods and also some recipes to use them. You're welcome.

Kiwi: Kiwi is high in nutrients and low in calories.  Also consuming kiwis have health benefits like healthy skin tone and texture, reducing blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.Many studies have shown that increased consumption of plant foods like kiwis decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality.Collagen, the skins support system, is reliant on vitamin C as an essential nutrient that works in our bodies as an antioxidant to help prevent damage caused by the sun, pollution and smoke, smooth wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. The fibers that kiwis have make you feel full, so they're amazing snacks that can help to lose weight.

Green Tea: All of the teas are my fave. Green tea is one of them. Teas are really good for your skin, to lose weight and make you feel warm :) Green tea contains various bioactive compounds that can improve health. Compounds in green tea can improve brain function and make you smarter. Green tea increases fat. Burning and improves physical performance. Green tea can help you lose weight and lower your risk of becoming obese. Given that green tea can boost the metabolic rate in the short term, it makes sense that it could help you lose weight. Several studies show that green tea leads to decreases in body fat, especially in the abdominal area. Antioxidants in green tea may lower your risk of various types of cancer. Green tea may protect your brain in old age, lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Green tea can kill bacteria, which improves dental health and lowers your risk of infection.  Don't drink more than 3 cups a day and if it don't taste good enough add some honey or lemon.

Yogurt: Yogurt can give you flat abs. Eat 18 ounces a day and you can drop a jeans size. Most brands of yogurt contain good-for-you bacteria. Yogurt is loaded with vitamins. A cup of yogurt a day can help you recover faster after a workout. Yogurt may prevent high blood pressure. A daily serving of yogurt keeps colds away. Yogurt is a high-protein food. Yogurt May Help You Feel Fuller. You can add fresh berries or honey to make it taste awesome.

Broccoli: Okay I know this is not really most delicious food or even taste good but I have some good recipes lower to make it good and broccoli have a lot of health benefits. It contains tons of vitamins, minerals, potassium, calcium, etc... Broccoli stands out as the most concentrated source of vitamin C also its a powerful antioxidant nutrient. Broccoli is a good carb and is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar so it helps you to lose weight. Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health. Like many whole foods, broccoli is packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol out of your body. Even if its not the yummiest food, its one food that everyone should have in their diet with this much benefits.

Apple: Oh apples are already so tasty and also have a lot of benefits yay. It helps you to have whiter and healthier teeth. A new study performed on mice, shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer's and Parkinson's away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Decrease your risk of diabetes and reduce cholesterol. Its detoxifies your liver from toxins. Boost your immune system. I love to eat apple and I have a really easy tip that make them even taste better. I shred apple and then put cinnamon on it, it an awesome dessert in low calories.

RECIPES!!!

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli,

• 1 cup chopped onion,

• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese,

• 1 cup mayonnaise,

• 1 can mushroom soup,

• 2 eggs

• In a medium sauce pan, cook broccoli and onion until tender, drain.

• In large bowl add remaining ingredients.

• Add broccoli and onion.

• Mix well.

• Put in a 13×9 baking dish.

• Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes .

Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients:

• 1 cup cubed pineapple

• 1 kiwi

• 5-6 mint leaves

• ½ cup coconut milk

• 3 ice cubes

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Enjoy your meal! Buon appetite! Afiyet olsun! 잘 먹겠습니다 ! Okay I hope this is correct, its in Korean, I just got some Korean audience and please let me know if its not right :)

Leave your comments. Let me know if you want a specific topic. You can reach me from

IG: irmaklovesyou

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Twitter: iforindetta

email: cemreirmaktuncay@gmail.com

xoxo

A MAGICAL BEAUTY BATH

Yesterday after my college exam I already talked about my night below but what happened right afterwards? I had an amazing milk bath. I add 1 cup of milk and a lot of Avon strawberry bubbles. Its so relaxing and good for skiing to have bath once a week and I put on my relaxing playlist too :) Its the perfect combination and you're welcome I'm giving you my playlist. Oh lovely!!! Just one clue, I love disney <3 Also give it a try to turkish songs, check it out on youtube. I also have a picture of my bath :) Don't forget to join to my poll on right column and leave your comments :)

• Let It Go 
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight
• I See The Light
• A Whole New World
• Blowing in the Wind
• Can't Take My Eyes Off You
• De Dolores
• Don't Cry For Me Argentina
• Kumsalda
• La llorona
• Like A Star
• Fallin'
• Por Una Cabeza
• Shape of My Heart
• Una Carezza In Un Pugno
• Flightless Bird, American Mouth
• Hero
• Stay
• You Are My Sunshine
• Yitirmeden
• Ya Sonra
• Nefes Bile Almadan
• Feels Like Home
• A Mi Manera
• The Meadow
• Bana Bir Masal Anlat Baba
• It Will Rain
• O Vagabundo
• When I Was Your Man
• A Thousand Years

NEW BEAUTY FACE MASK

FOR BEAUTY
Hello. Why do I look like a ghost? One reason, this amazing mask :) Before the new week its time to get beautiful and take care of my skin, so I tried this mask that I love it. Its "Shiseido The Skincare -purifying mask" . I forget to take before picture -really sorry- thats why Ima give you my mask picture for apology and also after picture. I don't have any make up on in the after picture. I think this mask make my face really clean and moisturized. Its just take 5 minutes. You should give it a try. 
Don't forget to check links below for my homemade mask links with the supplies you can find in kitchen easily. 

Don't forget to leave your comments especially after you try the masks! 

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK MY HOMEMADE MASKS THAT I SUGGEST!
http://irmaktuncay.blogspot.com.tr/2013/06/my-new-face-mask.html
http://irmaktuncay.blogspot.com.tr/2013/06/hair-mask.html
http://irmaktuncay.blogspot.com.tr/2014/01/spring-is-on-way.html

HEALTHY SNACKS

Hello sweathears,
Lately I'm losing weight and actually I lost 10 lbs in couple weeks. I hope I can lose some more but lately searching a lot about it and become obsessed with fit motivation. I started to go to gym at least 4 time to gym also everyday I'm doing strong and flexibility exercises. But they say 70% is what you eat. Some people, also me in the past, try not to eat anything to lose weight and its dumbest thing to do, so don't do it. Food is good, food is new black. EAT! But main thing is "what", we need to eat 6 times, 3 meals and 3 snack. So I decide to give you some "healthy snacks" ideas and they're yummy :)

1- 1 hand full of nuts

2- Plain popcorn; no salt or sugar

3- 1 bowl of salad; no dressing but you can add olive oil, salt and lemon juice

4- Pineapple; juice of it is able to burn fat ;)

5- 1 egg omelette

6- Tomato; you can put olive oil, salt and lemon juice

7- Radish; you can put olive oil, salt and lemon juice

8- Starbucks Tall Skinny Latte; oh yum!

9- Banana; especially eat after working out

10- Oat meal with non fat fruit yoghurt and plain milk

11- Hummus and carrot; ask for me for the recipe if you need it

12- Strawberry

13- 2 white of eggs and bread

14- 1 piece of dark chocolate

15- Soy chips

16- Frozen juice bars

17- Yogurt with berries

18- Apple and peanut butter

19- Edamame

20- Fiber foods (Fiber One)

I also have some drinks:

1- Fresh apple juice: juice of 3 apple, 5 cup water; mix in the blender. You can add sugar but it'll raise the calories so don't exaggerate it!

2- Almond milk

3- Green tea

4- Fresh spinach, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of water and half apple; mix all in the blender and you'll have a delicious smoothie

5- Raspberry & Banana smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup Low Fat Natural Yoghurt
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp. natural bran
• 1 tbsp. honey

 Place all the ingredients into a blander and mix it until it get smooth.

Buon appetite, or we say in turkish "Afiyet olsun" :)

Spring is on the way

So hello guys, and my fave time of the year is coming, except than my birthday :) SPRING!!! Nice weather, less clothes, no school, party, pool, basically fun. But before all than this time to take care of ourselves, get prettier, lose some weight.. Our skin need to glow, hair need to grow.. 

I really love to use masks and peelings for myself. Because they're super easy to prepare at home and i can do it in 5 min and voila! Here i wanna give some of my recipes that i use the most.

FOR HANDS:
Mix salt, sugar, lemon juice and olive oil. Just take lil bit of all and rub to your hands wait for 5 minutes and wash. I promise your hands will be softs as unicorns.

I really love to use natural oils, they're all natural, cheap and super good for your skin and hair. 

FOR FACE:
There are 4 basic skin types for face as; dull, acne, dry or oily and different types needs different care.
1- For dull skin:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ounce organic apple cider vinegar
- 3 ounces mineral water
- 5 plain aspirin tablets
Directions:
Dilute 1/2 ounce organic apple cider vinegar with 4 ounces of mineral water. Crush your aspirin and add to the water/vinegar mix. Apply when feeling your skin looks dull.
2- For acne:
Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons of plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons of honey
- 1 egg white
Directions:
Apply to your clean face, let sit for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
3- For dry skin:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon baby oil
Directions:
Combine both ingredients, smooth onto your face, neck, rough elbows, and anywhere else that is feeling a bit dry. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse.
4- For oily skin:
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Directions:
Combine all ingredients to make a paste. Apple to skin and wait for it to dry, rinse with cool water.

Another really useful tip is coconut oil. Its something magical! I promise. Put to your hair, face, anywhere dry. Wait for couple hours and wash it off. It have a magical effect. 
You're welcome :) Kisses.

MY NEW FACE MASK

MY NEW FACE MASK

Okay girls, and maybe some boys too, i just did a mask and it worked so i wanna give you my new mask. Mash half of the banana and put it to your face just with your hands and massage. Wait 10 min. Wash with warm water and put your face lotion. It really worked ;) Just give it a try:) My face is looking pretty good :) xoxo